The Wall Street Journal is reporting that there is now a test version of the Google Maps app being used outside the company. Google is working on a new version of their Maps after Apple showed them the door in the iOS 6 update & since Apple’s version of Maps aren’t that great, this isn’t a bad look at all. Won’t be too long now. It’s also gonna be pretty major for New Yorkers, since Google Maps gives transit directions & Apple doesn’t. More after the jump. Tat Wza
Tech Talk Apps: UFO Spotted In Google Maps
Google maps street views caught American’s attention recently when a pink saucer like object in the sky has been captured in the images. Some started to wonder whether UFOs or aliens exist. Check below for the picture and you be the judge! Wza x DJ Matthew Tyler
Tech Talk News: Apple Ended Google Maps Contract Early???
Word has circled that to install Apple’s current map app they decided to end their deal with Google a year. How is that working for you Apple? Apple says their on the case to fix their own app but how long will take to get it to Google map standards. Yungjohnnybravo x TatWZA
Tech Talk News: Senator @ChuckSchumer Wants To Regulate Google And Apple Spy Planes!
Every wonder how your smartphone is so good at directing you? Well major companies are constantly “spying” on you to map out our neighborhoods. These planes works very well and Chuck Schumer thinks they should be regulated to ensure our privacy is not being invaded while they work. Check out the full story on the “spy planes” after the jump. ShottaDru X TatWza
Tech Talk News: Wikipedia Dumps Google Maps
First it was Foursquare. And then Apple. Now, it’s Wikipedia’s turn to switch from Google Maps to Open Street Map. @Yungjohnnybravo @TatWZA
Tech Talk News: Google Announces 8-bit Maps, Morse-code Gmail for April Fools
This is the Google I love. For April Fool’s day, Google announced they were porting their Maps service to… the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Not to be outdone, the Gmail team also announced support for morse code with Gmail Tap. @Yungjohnnybravo @TatWZA
